Project Pan Pal

Project Pan Pal is a creative way to connect our Littles with Seniors in our communities. As part of our Inter-generational program, this project is a simple way to bring joy to our seniors while providing mentoring opportunities in a unique and fun way.

If you are interested in participating, please read our Guidelines below:

WHO CAN WRITE A LETTER:

Any mentee (Little) and/or their mentor or family members. BBBS staff members can also participate in this campaign.

HOW TO WRITE A LETTER:

For a more old-school pen pal experience, handwritten notes are encouraged. However, to prevent exposure to germs, the handwritten letters must be scanned and sent to the facility by email, BBBS staff will coordinate this.

WHAT TO PUT IN THE LETTER:

It is up to you how much personal information you want to include or not include in your letter.

But here are some ideas of what you could write about:

1. Describe a little about yourself; your likes, dislikes, favourite subjects, activities
2. Tell them about your mentor and what sort of things you do with your mentor and how it has changed your life.
3. Talk about how you are passing the days while not in school.
4. Ask about them – what do they like to do, do they have grandchildren etc.
5. Share an encouraging message, a poem or quote
6. Ask them who their heroes or mentors were when they were growing up (tell them about yours) and,
7. What life advice would they pass along to kids today.

HOW TO ADDRESS THE LETTER:

Since we don’t know what resident will receive the letter, start the letter with Dear Friend, until you get a note back with their name. You can sign off the letter with your first name only or if you prefer, your friend at BBBS Kincardine.

Know a Senior who would love to be a part of this program? Nominate them today!